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Originally Posted by Fly-Me-to-the-Moon!
(Post 9330489)
My initial post...
This happened to me AGAIN on Tuesday (2/26/08) from ATL to DEN. You know what is worse than a 2 year old, in coach, kicking me? A grown up man, in a suit, in first class, kicking me. WHAT do you say to a grown man? "I would appreciate it if you could stop kicking my seat?" I just bit my toungue 'coz I am not an instigator, but how do you tell someone to stop kicking your seat without starting a fight?:confused: (I would have loved to have said "QUIT IT!!!, what are you a terrible 2?") |
Originally Posted by herzmeh
(Post 9249150)
Self-important, business-types who think they're the chit because of the free upgrade.
After reading thru this tread I am cancelling my flight tomorrow. |
In no particular order:
People who insist on reading magazines at the stand and block me from looking at whats available People put their feet up on the bulkhead People who take off their shoes and have no socks on. Nursing mothers in clear sight People who put their hands behind their head draping a foot or so above my tray (I usually raise my coffee or desert enough to "dip" them. Adult men who wear shorts to travel (what are you ten years old?) Loud talkers (always one idiot whos voice resonates) Anyone who reclines in coach (an inch or so is Ok in order to get the "lean" into the middle seat People who can't seem to respect a line (usually overseas) Cellphone headset people who talk in public People who let toddlers run free onboard People who let pets run free onboard Kids kick - what can you do, so is life Babies cry - what can you do, so is life I know, I know here it comes... Flame On! |
I'm glad the conversation has moved on from poop (and likewise attitudes). We're all friends here...act that way peoples :D
In no particular order, People who are unreasonably rude or mean to other pax/GAs/FAs Pax/GAs/FAs who are rude back The eternal 1.5 seaters and as someone said when the discussion was early on (and not as heated...) flying in Y! Dontcha love op-ups and cheapo upgrades? |
Originally Posted by vietbet
(Post 9331759)
In no particular order:
People put their feet up on the bulkhead I know, I know here it comes... Flame On! |
Originally Posted by vietbet
(Post 9331759)
People who insist on reading magazines at the stand and
People who take off their shoes and have no socks on. Nursing mothers in clear sight Adult men who wear shorts to travel (what are you ten years old?) People who let pets run free onboard I know, I know here it comes... Flame On! Nursing mothers? I did blush when a really pretty mom with a gorgeous baby was breast feeding in clear sight. I found it very uncomfortable but I didn't think the two male passengers sitting next to her and on the other side of the aisle had any complaints.;) I thought pets had to be in cages? I have never heard of a pet running amok on an airplane. What kind of pets are we talking about here? Hamsters? What flames? Let's not instigate, just ventilate.:p One more to the list... Armrest Hoggers Why do I have to sit like I am in a straitjacket through the entire flight?:rolleyes: |
Oversized men who unbutton their jeans (because the jeans are too tight for sitting I suppose :confused:) and fall asleep! On one particular ocassion I had to have the flight attendant throw a blanket over the gentleman because his zipper slid down and his underwear was plainly showing. It was just downright gross!!:rolleyes: She was as disgusted as I was!
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Regarding the feet on the bulkhead, I needed to do it once. An air outlet at my feet was blowing really warm air and it was making me feel a bit ill because it was too warm. I asked the cabin crew if anything could be done about it, but there wasn't.
So I had to put my feet up on the bulkhead (still below the seat height) to avoid being hit directly by the warm air all the time. I disliked doing it (it was a bit embarrassing), but I couldn't block the outlet because of fire risk etc, so it was either that or get cooked (the aircraft was full, so I couldn't move seat).
Originally Posted by runnersmate
(Post 9334803)
On one particular ocassion I had to have the flight attendant throw a blanket over the gentleman because his zipper slid down and his underwear was plainly showing.
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Originally Posted by runnersmate
(Post 9334803)
Oversized men who unbutton their jeans (because the jeans are too tight for sitting I suppose :confused:) and fall asleep! ..... his zipper slid down and his underwear was plainly showing.
Anyway, I usually unbutton my pants to sleep on a plane, but make sure my belt is still intact (and I am only 145 lbs.). It just makes it a bit more comfortable sitting in a plane for hours (until I lose an inch or two off my waist; besides at least I am not wearing shorts). I also take my shoes off but I never wear the same shoes two days in a row (that makes them last longer and not stink) and I ALWAYS cover my pants and feet with the blanket and put the seatbelt over the blanket. (P.S. I ALWAYS wear clean underwear [boxers] with nice patterns, you know that kind woman wear around the house as shorts...);) One more to the list: Sitting in a window seat in coach where the windows and cabin walls are FREEZING! How come that only happens on certain flights? It's like sitting next to a block of ice. |
Originally Posted by Fly-Me-to-the-Moon!
(Post 9274729)
[I]*BTW, those who do NOT like or refuse to fly coach? It is a privilege, NOT a right to fly first class. A lot of people can't afford to fly first class and that does NOT make them lesser people than you. As far as I am concerned, NO human being should be treated differently on airplanes than they do on rental car buses or Jet Blue/Southwest . If you DO fly first class (as I often do thanx to upgrades), try to HAVE class and don't be so OBNOXIOUS about it. It is always those one or two individuals that make us look bad by being snooty and "all that".
Sorry, but that's just plain incorrect. Anyone who pays for a J/F seat by paying full fare, using their hard earned miles, or by virtue of their service as an employee does indeed have the right to sit in the seat and receive the service that goes with it. If you want "everyone is equal" then I'd suggest flying WN/B6/etc. |
Getting lumbar support on CR flights because the gal behind you thinks the seat pocket is her 3rd carry on bag! :mad::mad::mad:
Yes you in seat 9A IND-STL! |
Annoying businessmen who talk on their cellphone... although that's better than the ones who try to strike a business deal with you.
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I had two situations occur that has not been covered in this thread:
I had a window seat on a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. A nice elderly couple had the middle and aisle seats. We chatted for a few minutes and then they both took sleeping pills. I was trapped until we landed. On a flight from Sydney to Melbourne the person next to me was a body builder. His underarm muscles were so large that he could not keep his arm out of my space. And I've had my share of seat-kickers. |
I am guilty of that I suppose, I often take two stillnox and warn the guy next to me " I will be talking gibberish in about 5 minutes for about 5 minutes"
Originally Posted by 24karat
(Post 9343228)
I had two situations occur that has not been covered in this thread:
I had a window seat on a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. A nice elderly couple had the middle and aisle seats. We chatted for a few minutes and then they both took sleeping pills. I was trapped until we landed. On a flight from Sydney to Melbourne the person next to me was a body builder. His underarm muscles were so large that he could not keep his arm out of my space. And I've had my share of seat-kickers. |
Originally Posted by katzalex
(Post 9334051)
Not flaming, just curious, is this generally considered offensive? I think I've been guilty of this a few times, but only after my seatmate did it first.
I personally think you should keep your shoes on unless covered by a blanket |
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